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Fucked Up win Canadian version of the Mercury Prize

Band crowned Polaris Prize winners and scoop $20,000 prize

Wed 23 Sep, 2009

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Whoever labelled this band 'punk'. With quotes such as "Being nominated for the Polaris Prize is one of the most exciting things to have happened to our band, not only because of the prestige of the award" how can they possibly be called punk? Punk kicks against the establishment and does not try and court it. Just another band of corporate whores, I reckon.

Wed 23 Sep, 2009

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Dizzee Rascal to release signature trainer this Friday (September 18)

Limited edition trainer only available through Nike's 1948 store in Shoreditch

Wed 16 Sep, 2009

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Am I the only person that finds this truly depressing? One of the brightest talents to emerge in Britain in years ends up flogging trainers. He's now more mainstream than joke re-hashers such as Peter Kay. Jim Davidson has more edge. Think about it. What's next? Plan B endorsing Mr Muscle as it can 'remove those stubborn bloodstains from the bath after your father has slashed his wrists in there. Buy some today'!

Thu 17 Sep, 2009

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New NME editor named

Krissi Murison to be title's 11th editor

Wed 29 Jul, 2009

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Krissi, here is my advice, for what it's worth. People really do care about the paper, but I am afraid that the very sensible people who have written the comments above have hit the nail on the head. A radical overhaul is needed. I reckon that you should go out and find reporters who not only have their finger on the pulse of what is happening but also have a sense of history and a vision of the future, which will have the effect of putting their words into context. How about running a competition asking people to write in and review records or live bands etc - or even get themselves interviews with bands and show what they can do. A journalism qualification should count for nothing (or very little). Let's see what people can do. Then give the best of them a job! People should also be made to feel proud and privilidged to work for the paper again. The new Lester Bangs is out there somewhere. Go out and find her or him. Good luck.

Thu 30 Jul, 2009

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Who will be nominated for this year's Mercury Prize?

Barclaycard Mercury Prize shortlist due to be announced tomorrow (July 21)

Mon 20 Jul, 2009

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Madness: The Liberty Of Norton Folgate. Anyone who thinks that album is not innovitive is listening to it without hearing it. Suggs' sleeve notes are better than most of the albums out in the last year! Somehow I doubt they'll even get nominated. Depressingly enough, I reckon the winner will be in that NME list.

Tue 21 Jul, 2009

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Glastonbury set to be hit by monsoon

It's as regular as clockwork, according to expert

Mon 08 Jun, 2009

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Who cares? Bring it on. Went to Pink Pop in Holland last week The Boss was headlining. Best gig I've ever seen. What a revelation. We're in for a treat no matter what the weather can do!!

Mon 08 Jun, 2009

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Bruce Springsteen 'furious' with Ticketmaster

The Boss speaks out against ticket monopoly scam

Thu 05 Feb, 2009

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Mithaearon - I'm not sure what point you are trying to make there? Anyway, well done Pearl Jam in the 90's and well done to The Boss (see you several times on your European tour starting with Pink Pop in Holland and finishing up who knows where : - ) ?

Fri 06 Feb, 2009

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Bootleg Beatles defy rooftop gig ban

Band sneak onto the Apple roof to play a couple of songs

Fri 30 Jan, 2009

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The Fun Police strike again....

Fri 30 Jan, 2009

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Founding Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds member quits

No, it's not Nick Cave...

Thu 22 Jan, 2009

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Gutted. Mick Harvey has been the glue that binds the band together - both as a musician and via his management duties. I'm sure the Bad Seeds will survive it but it's now like Clough without Taylor, Morecambe without Wise, one Chuckle Brother without the other Chuckle Brother......

Thu 22 Jan, 2009

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'Extremists' target radio station because they play Cliff Richard

Hackers take over Radio Basingstoke's website

Fri 09 Jan, 2009

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I'm afraid that it's highly likely that the joke is on you Chrispaz. This is fairly obviously the work of hackers having a laugh and trying to wind everybody up. Looks like they managed it as the Daily Mial has got involved too. Ha Ha!

Fri 09 Jan, 2009

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Paul Weller, Gruff Rhys and Suggs campaign to save British pubs

Artists come out in force to help launch 'Save Our Pubs!'

Fri 19 Dec, 2008

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Blimey, jaygill. You sound like you could do with a drink.

Sun 21 Dec, 2008

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Simon Cowell 'bigger than God'

'X Factor' man comes out top in poll

Mon 15 Dec, 2008

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The most frightening thing is that neither God nor Harry Potter are actually people.... Mind you, I have my doubts about Simon Cowell......

Tue 16 Dec, 2008

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Blur, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young for Glastonbury 2009?

The festival rumour mill grows

Fri 12 Dec, 2008

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Saw Springsteen in Dublin in May for first time. What have I been doing in my life. He was absolutely incredible. I'd go to Glasto just to see him. Mind you, if the rumours are true then there'd be other stuff worth watching too. I think AC/DC will headline Download, though.

Fri 12 Dec, 2008

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MP attacks Dido over IRA-connected lyrics

Singer told to 'clarify her position' after quoting folk song on new album

Mon 08 Dec, 2008

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Whilst I could never be described as a fan of Dido I do wonder why Gregory Campbell MP thinks she should explain her lyrics. I would like to remind him that we live in a country where freedom of speech is enshrined. She can say what she bloody well likes. She is not a democratically elected person holding a public office. Those people can also say what they think but members of the public would have a right to ask them to explain themselves if they said something that is unclear. In fact, I'd rather him explain why he was strongly in favour of the Iraq war, has never voted on the hunting issues and is against gay rights etc etc. That would be far more interesting to me than anything Dido produces.

Mon 08 Dec, 2008

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The Specials reunite for 2009 tour

Coventry band set to hit the road next April

Tue 02 Dec, 2008

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Quite a welcome reunion as ska music never dates and the economic downturn that gave birth to many of their great tunes will be back with a vengance by the time they go on tour!! I've a feeling that some of these venues might not be big enough, though. Mind you, it'll make for a great night.

Tue 02 Dec, 2008

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Bruce Springsteen offers free download of new single

'Working On A Dream' free MP3 available now

Mon 24 Nov, 2008

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animal_machine, do you actually know what the song Born In The USA is about? I've got a feeling that you've got it completely wrong. Download the lyrics, study them and then make your mind up. I've got a small idea that you think it is some bombastic pro-American song when it is actually a critique of the way Vietnam war veterans are treated by the US government after they have finished service from the armed forces and they get back to 'Civvy Street'.

Thu 27 Nov, 2008

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Sugababes set to boycott Brit Awards

Band say people who choose 'don't know what they are talking about'

Mon 17 Nov, 2008

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Great to see the NME music snobs are out in force again. More 'real' bands like Oasis and Radiohead, man........

Tue 18 Nov, 2008

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New Bruce Springsteen album release date finalised

'Working On A Dream' will be out in January

Mon 17 Nov, 2008

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At least we've something to look forward to in 2009.

Tue 18 Nov, 2008

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Nicky Wire's brother's poetry reading stopped by Christians

Waterstones worried Patrick Jones would cause a disruption

Fri 14 Nov, 2008

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Christians, eh? God help us......

Mon 17 Nov, 2008

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God-fearing version of 'Guitar Hero' launched

Play along to Christian rock bands with axe-wielding computer game

Thu 28 Aug, 2008

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How depressing. Stop buying products from this company and burn down churches immediately. Stop 'em before they spread.

Thu 28 Aug, 2008

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We Are Scientists think Rage Against The Machine are pretentious

New Yorkers say bands shouldn't get political

Tue 26 Aug, 2008

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Maybe they should call themselves We Are Knobs. Whilst having no truck with Rage Against The Machine I think it should be pointed out that music has always been a vehicle for protest and politics from Bob Dylan, Victor Jara (look him up and learn something) Woody Guthrie, to 18th Century Italian Opera and beyond. I suggest that WAS are actually are spouting fascist ideas by telling people what they can and cannot sing about. Tossers.

Tue 26 Aug, 2008

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Nationwide Mercury Prize 2008 nominee odds revealed

Find out who the favourites are for this year's prize

Tue 22 Jul, 2008

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I always thought the Mercury prize was for innovation. I loved the Last Shadow Puppets album but it's only a Scott Walker on speed record. This is turning into another hype fest for the music industry who are desperate for sales now due to CD sales being down. That's why Radiohead are niminated as they gave their's away as cheap as you like through downloads and now it's released on CD the music industry needs to try and kick it back up the charts. Money Money Money. Abba were right all along!

Wed 23 Jul, 2008

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'Ian Brown is stopping Stone Roses reunion'

Mani says the rest of the band members are up for it

Tue 15 Jul, 2008

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Well, it would have to be better than the total debacle that was their live performances after the second album. Maybe Ian Brown is right. I'd probably go along if they did it but can't say as I'd lose sleep over it. Now, XTC deciding to play live for the first time since 1982...that I'd walk over hot coals for!

Tue 15 Jul, 2008

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The Faces likely to reunite

New album from Rod Stewart and co also possible

Fri 11 Jul, 2008

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The Faces without Ronnie Lane would be like bread without butter. Leave it alone guys.

Fri 11 Jul, 2008

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Tricky: '9/11 is why I didn't release an album for four years'

Knowle West Boy also reveals himself to be a closet Kylie fan

Fri 04 Jul, 2008

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At least he always tries to do something different and usuall a bit edgy - and I like that. Can't stand bands like, oh, I don't know, Genesis for instance that just rehash conservative nonsense over and over again. Not heard the new album but will give it a chance, though.

Fri 04 Jul, 2008

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Paul Weller planning a party hard retirement

Modfather says that's when you get a heroin habit

Fri 06 Jun, 2008

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Itsverymalty, have you ever heard of the word 'irony'? And what has the way that someone looks got to do with it? Your 'bye bye career' statement has got to be worth a comment too. This guy has been knocking out albums for over 30 years and he's just come up with his best work since he split The Jam up. He'll be following that with a sold out arena tour in the autumn. I wish my career was as bad as his........ Anyway, you keep listening to your Killers, Fratellis, Coldplay CD's and in that way we'll never meet up.

Mon 09 Jun, 2008

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